The sweet Locanda Silva offers 23 simple rooms in a historic building not far from San Marco.

This cozy joint, a short walk from San Marco, is a real DYI operation. There's not much service to speak of, as you have your own key, and breakfast is the only provided meal.

Located a minute away from San Marco and just off a happening little campo, the Locanda al Leon hotel packs in the charm (and history).

Situated in a fabulous palazzo with more than 600 years of history, the Bed and Breakfast Corte Campana feels like a real home, complete with three lovely rooms and a friendly owner (who grew up in the place).

The friendly owner of the Locanda SS. Giovanni e Paolo is a traditionalist, and his six-room hotel maintains the feel of the 18th-century palazzo that houses it.

Set on the tranquil square, Santo Giovanni Novo, the six-room Locanda Casa Querini is a family-run charmer with classic Venetian style.

Situated on the top floor of a 14th-century orphanage, the Casa per Ferie Santa Maria della Pieta offers 15 simple guest rooms and a truly unique experience.

The Antica Locanda Montin is a family-run restaurant and inn. It's a bit dated but has its charms, espeically the artwork scattered throughout.

The two-ster Hotel Messner offers 40 charming rooms and a fabulous location in the shadow of the stunning Madonna della Salute church.

The Galleria is a sweet old place with antique furnishings, creaky hardwood floors, and no television in sight.

The three-star Hotel La Calcina is a splurge-worthy gem with a lovely location and charm to spare.

The adorable six-room Dorsoduro hotel is housed in a 16th-century building that still exudes an antique feeling without all the creaking and cracking.

The Hotel Ai Do Mori is the closest thing to sleeping inside San Marco's Basilica, but simple enough to keep you on a proper Cheapo budget.

The super-cheapo San Samuele blends the boutique and antique.

The intimate Casa Cosmo Lodging House is a family affair with four simple rooms near the Rialto Bridge.

Situated in a palazzo from the Belle Epoque era, the Locanda Art Deco is equal parts historic and hip.